Pelvic Floor Health: 🔥

Essential Training Tips for Athletes with Dr. Vicky Nunez In this episode of Sisters Before Blisters, Cheryl, Christine, and Colleen—a trio of sisters living in different countries—share their journey of training for a 70.3 Ironman Triathlon relay team. The focus of this episode is on pelvic floor health, a critical topic arising from their training experiences.

They welcome Dr. Victoria Marie Nunes, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, symptoms of dysfunction, and preventive measures. Dr. Vicky explains how to properly engage the pelvic floor, the implications of postpartum changes, and how even athletes can benefit from pelvic floor therapy.

The sisters also share personal anecdotes, including humorous and challenging moments from their training.

Join us for an enlightening conversation on health, fitness, and the power of family support.

00:00 Introduction to Sisters Before Blisters

00:56 Meet the Sisters and Their Ironman Journey

01:25 Pelvic Floor Challenges and Expert Introduction

01:46 Dr. Vicky's Background and Transition to Germany

05:41 Sisters Share Embarrassing Moments

09:46 Training Wins and Setbacks

[Start here for Pelvic Floor] *12:23 Deep Dive into Pelvic Floor Health*

18:09 Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

23:05 Pelvic Floor Therapy Evaluation Process

27:53 Pelvic Floor Issues in Men and Young Women

40:52 Bladder Spasms and Overactive Bladder

47:06 Personal Experiences with Pelvic Floor Health

48:18 Diaphragmatic Breathing and Core Activation

51:18 Challenges in Athletic Training

55:15 Addressing Pelvic Floor Issues in Male-Dominated Fields

59:46 Cultural Differences in Bathroom Habits

01:07:03 Personal Stories and Experiences

01:09:28 Getting to Know the Sisters

01:22:19 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

For Men: 29:08 & 59:34

Dr. Victoria Marie Nunez, PT, DPT, PRPC, Cert DIN Women’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapy womenspelvictherapy.com pelvichealthgermany@gmail.com

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